Preparation

Active

15 m

Ready In

35 m

Place broccoli, cauliflower and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on High until just tender, about 4 minutes. (Alternatively, steam over 1 inch boiling water in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket until just tender, about 4 minutes.) Drain.

Mix lemon juice, oil, garlic powder, oregano, sugar and salt in another large bowl. Add the vegetables and toss to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator, stirring once or twice, for 20 minutes.

Stir in olives and tomatoes. Serve, drizzling with any dressing left in the bowl.

Tip: Look for soft (not packed in oil) sun-dried tomatoes in the produce section of most supermarkets. If you can only find dry (and hard) sun-dried tomatoes, soak them in boiling water for about 20 minutes before using.

Reviews 2

Excellent Side Dish
Everyone in the family really enjoyed this wonderful vegetable medley!. Very easy to make and a great alternative to our usual boring steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. Adds a very beautiful and healthy looking presentation to the dinner table. Since I had more vegetables, I needed more marinate, so I added some of the juice from the olives and WOW...that really made the flavor pop.
Pros: Great way to get children to eat their vegetables
Cons: Kalamata olives can be a little expensive

January 17, 2011

By: EatingWell User

Great the day you make it...
This salad was great the day it was made, but did not fair so well as leftovers.